Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO^®) is an insurance company that provides professional liability insurance to lawyers in private practice in Ontario and provides TitlePLUS title insurance coast-to-coast. We are a highly rated insurance company with an "A" rating from A. M. Best, a leading rating agency. Our central downtown location, our high-functioning professional staff, and our commitment to working with employees to help them realize their career development goals are company trademarks.

To see if your goals align with LAWPRO's Vision, Mission & Values, click on "Vision, Mission & Values".   To learn more about how LAWPRO acts on its commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen, see the LAWPRO Statement on Corporate Social Responsibility. You can also learn about LAWPRO's track record of accomplishments and service in our 15th anniversary brochure.

Jobs currently available at LAWPRO are listed below. For LAWPRO's guideline on screening and background checks click on "Screening Guideline".

Administrative Assistant
Assistant Vice President, Underwriting
Claims Counsel
Communications Co-ordinator
Compliance Counsel
Customer Service Representative
Senior Claims Counsel

Job Title: Administrative Assistant: Reporting to Manager, Corporate Secretariat & Services
(Full-Time Permanent)

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Manager, Corporate Secretariat & Services and will provide administrative support to the department. This role will be responsible for, but not limited to, filing, operating diary systems, sorting mail, updating and maintaining databases, scanning, photocopying and collating materials for distribution for meetings. This position will be required to provide reception relief and may assist the Communication department with various administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be a team player with a professional demeanour who demonstrates initiative and wants to contribute in a results-oriented fashion towards the efficient operations of the department and LAWPRO more broadly.

Job Location: Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• •have prior administrative experience in an office setting;
• •have formal training in administrative skills, with a Community College/University graduate preferred;
• •have good knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and Lotus Notes, including database management;
• •have strong attention to detail, plus excellent time management and organizational skills;
• •have experience working in a team environment with many deadlines and a high volume of work;
• •be proactive in his/her approach to work, with the ability to set priorities independently; and
• •demonstrate a high level of discretion and tact when handling confidential information.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send a resume today in confidence to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attention: Human Resources Department
• 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101
• P.O. Box 3
• Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
• E- mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• Fax: (416) 598-5807

Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Underwriting: Reporting to Executive Vice President
(Permanent Full-time)

LAWPRO® is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting. Join a strong professional team which has developed a leadership position in its specialized insurance sector. Build on the Company’s track record of effective underwriting, claims supervision, fiscal management, and pursuit of best practices, with your commitment to adding value in a positive, collegial team culture.

Your responsibility as Assistant Vice President, Underwriting, will include preparing Board & Committee reports, dealing with professional liability program coverages (excess and primary), policy drafting and coverage analysis, involvement in other LAWPRO programs, assisting in the placement of reinsurance, developing and administering Board and corporate policies relating to underwriting and insurance, acting as underwriting liaison for integrated risk and compliance management processes, and undertaking special projects as assigned. You will also participate in coverage analysis ofclaims for LSUC, Excess and TitlePLUS programs and be a resource to TitlePLUS underwriting and claims, the Executive VP and the CEO for special projects.

Job Location: Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• -Be called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (or other Canadian jurisdiction);
• -Have held senior claims or underwriting management positions in the insurance industry;
• -Have extensive knowledge of professional liability insurance;
• -Have demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities; and
• -Have a well-developed systems and technology knowledge base.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send their resume in confidence to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attn: Straughn Inman, Director Human Resources, 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101, P.O.Box 3
• Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2L7
• e-mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• fax: 416-598-5807

Job Title: Claims Counsel: Reporting to Unit Director & Counsel
(Permanent Full-Time, 1 Position)

We are currently seeking a Claims Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to handle interesting cases in a variety of areas of law. Claims Counsel interact with insured lawyers in investigating, evaluating, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them. They manage these claims in-house or direct external legal counsel and professionals in resolving them.

Job Location: Downtown Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• understand and participate in achieving the vision, values and goals of the company as a whole;
• have between three to ten years of experience in civil litigation, corporate/commercial, wills & estates, and / or real estate;
• be able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve desired outcome;
• take a proactive and creative approach to claims handling;
• be keen to develop expertise in many areas of law;
• have strong organizational skills and the ability to meet demanding deadlines;
• make effective use of technology;
• be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send their resume today in confidence to:Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attention: Human Resources Department
• 250 Yonge Sreet
• Suite 3101. P.O. Box 3
• Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
• E- mail: careers@lawpro.ca

Job Title: Communications Co-ordinator: Reporting to Director of Communications
(Permanent, Full-Time, 1 Position)

We are looking for an energetic, skilled and results-oriented communicator to be part of a busy corporate Communications Department. The Communications Co-ordinator is responsible for the company’s internal communications activities(including the company intranet), co-ordinates the company’s social media and multi-media presence, and assists in developing communication strategies and programs as needed. The coordinator also assists with the company’s websites, and production of insurance program materials. Some administrative responsibilities and event management support are also part of the job.

Job Location: Downtown Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• a university or community college degree, preferably in a communications/public relations or journalism;
• 2-4 years of relevant experience, ideally in a corporate setting;
• proven skills in writing for print and the web;
• proven skills in developing social media strategies and using social media channels in a corporate setting;
• an understanding of video production and editing software;
• confidence writing for a professional audience(lawyers);
• strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to interact with both professionals and non-professionals;
• advanced computer abilities;
• be self-directed, well-organized and able to juggle competing priorities and deadlines.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in gaining communications experience and innovating using evolving technologies and communiation channels.
• To apply, please send your resume in confidence by to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attn: Human Resources Department
• 250 Yonge Street Suite 3101
• P.O. Box 3
• Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
• e-mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• fax: 416-598-5807

Job Title: Compliance Counsel: Reporting to Director, Compliance Risk and Chief Privacy Officer
(Permanent Full-time)

The Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity company is a Toronto-based, professional liability insurer with a mandate to provide quality insurance services to our insured lawyers. As part of achieving our mandate, we are currently recruiting for a Compliance Counsel.

Join a strong professional team which has developed a leadership position in its specialized insurance sector. Build on the Company’s track record of effective underwriting, claims supervision, fiscal management, and pursuit of best practices, with your commitment to adding value in a positive, collegial team culture.

This new role will assist the Director, Compliance Risk and Chief Privacy Officer in meeting LAWPRO’s corporate risk and compliance needs. Compliance Counsel will take on responsibility under supervision for a variety of non-financial compliance areas.

As Compliance Counsel your responsibilities will include assisting in the implementation/operation of a comprehensive complianceand risk management framework and the provision of training and guidance to LAWPRO management and staff regarding aspects of the following: Privacy; Health & Safety; Anti-Money Laundering & Suppression of Terrorism; Code of Business Conduct administration and policy development; Legislative compliance management re: emerging issues; Complaints compliance management; Competition law compliance; Selected Human Rights compliance areas; Pension plan governance; Intellectual Property Policy administration; Data Management Policy Administration.

Job Location: Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• Be called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (or other Canadian jurisdiction);
• Have some relevant experience. (Exposure to corporate/commercial law and compliance in the financial services sector would be an asset);
• Have a strong work ethic and business acumen;
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Have a well-developed systems and technology knowledge base.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send your resume in confidence to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attn: Straughn Inman, Director Human Resources, 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101, P.O.Box 3
• Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2L7
• e-mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• fax: 416-598-5807

Job Title: Customer Service Representative: Reporting to Manager, Customer Service & Underwriting
(Permanent Full-Time)

The Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity company is a Toronto-based, professional liability insurer with a mandate to provide quality insurance services to our insured lawyers. As part of achieving our mandate, we are currently recruiting for one Customer Service Representative (CSR).

The role of the CSR is to provide written and verbal information on the insurance program to the members of the legal profession. The information the CSR provides includes: information concerning insurance coverages for the lawyer, account information on premiums, and information on additional programs such as risk management. The successful candidate will be a high calibre individual who will receive intensive training about the program and the Company before answering any calls from the public.

Job Location: Downtown Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• have at least 2 years experience providing customer service in a call centre environment;
• have strong written and verbal communication skills;
• have experience in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• have experience working in a team environment and in stressful situations;
• have strong organizational skills and be used to working in volume situations;
• have a proactive approach to work;
• have law, underwriting, or claims related experience, preferred;
• English/French Bilingualism is considered an asset.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send a resume today in confidence to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attention: Human Resources Department
• 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101
• P.O. Box 3
• Toronto, ON
• M5B 2L7
• E-mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• Fax: (416) 598-5807

Job Title: Senior Claims Counsel: Reporting to Unit Director & Counsel
(Permanent Full-time, 1 position1)

We are currently seeking a Senior Claims Counsel to join our team. This position will assist in managing case loads of complex files, and with the management of professional staff. This position will also involve resourcing, performance planning and development, coaching, and the development of expertise in key areas of law

Job Location: Toronto

The ideal candidate should:

• •understand and participate in achieving the vision, values and goals of the company as a whole;
• •be goal oriented with strong leadership and management skills;
• •have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, others in management, members of the legal profession and others;
• •have significant insurance experience and a proven ability to coach and instruct others in effective claims handling;
• •be proactive and creative in the identification and implementation of appropriate defence strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy as necessary;
• •have strong legal knowledge and an interest in developing expertise in many areas of law;
• •be able to balance the demands of a law-related role with the process and structure of an insurance company;
• •make effective use of technology;
• •be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar.

It is preferred that the candidate:

• Send their resume in confidence to:
• Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
• Attn: Human Resources Department
• 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101, P.O. Box 3
• Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2L7
• E- mail: careers@lawpro.ca
• fax: 416-598-5807

Reply in confidence to:

Human Resources
Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company
250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101, P.O. Box 3
Toronto, Ontario, Canada    M5B 2L7
fax: 416-598-5807